About Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco is a Swedish company with over 150 years of industrial expertise and a global workforce of approximately 56,000 employees. Since establishing operations in Japan in 1979, we have been committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions to our customers.
We offer a professional and collaborative working environment, supported by strong career development opportunities and exposure to global best practices. Our organization emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and commitment.
We seek individuals who demonstrate a high level of professionalism, are self-motivated and proactive, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have a results-oriented mindset and the ability to work effectively within a diverse and decentralized organization.
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated HR Manager for our Industrial Technique Business Area Customers Center Japan (ITBA Japan). The HR Manager is a member of the Customer Center Leadership Team and reports to the General Manager. This position requires an experienced, structured, and enthusiastic personality with a solid understanding of the link between business and People & Culture processes. The successful candidate will drive all aspects of Human Resources practices and processes to support business needs and ensure the proper implementation of People & Culture strategy and objectives.
YOUR TASKS:
- Proactively develop and manage People & Culture activities in the organization in line with the People & Culture strategy and the business strategy of the organization.
- Provide methodical support to the management of the organization in the area of People & Culture
- Responsibility to drive Talent management, learning and leadership development initiatives in the customer center.
- Coordinate the performance and competence development review process within the organization.
- Control and continuously improve the system of work and processes in the area of People & Culture within the organization.
- Drive projects in the areas of Talent acquisition, Employer Branding, social media, diversity and inclusion, leadership, process optimization and digitalization.
- Overall responsibility for HR-related business reporting and personnel administration in cooperation with external and internal partners.
- Manage and coordinate the rollout of global HR projects in the assigned area, actively participate in assigned HR projects.
- University degree with a focus on Human Resources or a comparable qualification.
- Several years of work experience in an HR manager position.
- Leadership skills and experience in leading a diverse team with a focus on HR areas such as HR business partnering, HR development, HR systems, HR administration, and payroll (external).
- Deep knowledge of Japanese labor and social legislation is a must.
- Business fluent in Japanese and English.
- Good organizational, planning, and follow-up skills.
- Very good communication skills.
- Ability to cooperate and communicate efficiently with colleagues at all levels.
- Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory.
You are collaborative, open-minded, resourceful, and entrepreneurial. You are also a strong communicator, able to challenge and coach an already successful team and lead it to new achievements.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
We offer compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and responsibilities of the role. Pay also depends on the country where the job role is based, as compensation practices vary across our markets. During the recruitment process, we share clear information about the pay and benefits for your location, so you know what to expect before moving forward.
- This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our (insert organization here) in Yokohama or Nagoya, Japan (JP).
Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.
Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:
Talent Acquisition: Mitsuko Weaver, Industrial Technique HR Manager, < [email protected]>
